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YF55 ZPT

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,241 mi
Last recorded103,241 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ZPT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,241 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,642 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 93,642 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 821,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 82,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 71,541 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 71,541 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 60,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 60,610 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,706 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,155 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 27,016 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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YF55 ZPT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF55 ZPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF55 ZPT registered?

YF55 ZPT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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